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CUPRA Born vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (34,300 £ vs 26,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer?

CUPRA Born vs SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer: Key differences

CUPRA Born

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
  • substantially more electric range
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer

  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
  • visibly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is clearly cheaper – starting at 26,200 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,057 £.

As for electric range, the CUPRA Born offers substantially more range – reaching up to 630 km, about 499 km more than the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer.

Leon SP Sportstourer

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers slightly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 54 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer takes 7.9 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers markedly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 185 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer is noticeably lighter – 1,384 kg compared to 1,899 kg. The difference is around 515 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer offers visibly more boot space – 620 L compared to 385 L. That’s a difference of about 235 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Leon SP Sportstourer carries somewhat more – 569 kg compared to 461 kg. That’s a difference of about 108 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £34,300
Born

CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 484 - 630 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
34,300 - 43,700 £
Price
26,200 - 38,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.3 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 14.4 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
484 - 630 km
Electric Range
131 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
28 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,899 - 2,004 kg
Curb weight
1,384 - 1,708 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
470 - 620 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,799 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
426 - 461 kg
Payload
422 - 569 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
190 - 326 HP
Power HP
115 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 545 Nm
Torque
220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
140 - 240 kW
Power kW
85 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
SEAT
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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